Human Resources Generalist

Requirements

• Performs routine tasks required in support of all human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, leave, disputes and investigation, performance and talent management, recognition and morale, records management, and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Handles full-cycle recruitment including advertisement, candidate sourcing, resume and application review, phone/video screening of qualified applicants, interviews and initiates employment offers.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Affords assistance with benefits administration, open enrollment, and provides information to employees as questions arise.
• Affords assistance with health, welfare and other benefits programs by determining eligibility, completing enrollments and life event changes, communicating to employees, completing and submitting claim forms, assisting employees in resolving claim issues and ensuring compliance and all other benefits related processes.
• Develops an excellent working knowledge of the company policies and effectively administers new and modified policies.
• Joins in creating and supporting employee and organizational developmental programs and engagement goals.
• Affords assistance with Employee Relations concerns as they arise, including FMLA and ADA administration.
• Develops and supports new hire orientation and employee recognition programs in support of overall employee engagement.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Implements and develops new hire orientation and employee recognition programs in support of overall employee engagement.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Implements and develops new hire orientation and employee recognition programs in support of overall employee engagement.
• Works as the primary point of contact on special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business and 5 years of direct experience working in the Human Resources field is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Ability to use resources effectively and propose logical solutions.
• Ability to work in a timely, organized fashion, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Strong combination of skills in administration, communication, coordination and organization.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the human resource information systems (HRIS).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
• SHRM-CP or PHR desired.